Foggy and warm for a few days

Updated 9:23 am, Tuesday, January 22, 2013

A Houston Astros fan runs for the stadium in a downpour before the Astros season opener against the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park on Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Houston.

A Houston Astros fan runs for the stadium in a downpour before the Astros season opener against the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park on Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Houston.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle

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From left to right Alain Ducante, Patti Glinski, Becky Smith and Bill Alllen, run down North MacGregor in Houston, Texas. Alain Ducante ran the entire 200 miles of the Texas Independence Relays starting in Gonzales, Texas at 3 am and finished at the San Jacinto Monument. less

From left to right Alain Ducante, Patti Glinski, Becky Smith and Bill Alllen, run down North MacGregor in Houston, Texas. Alain Ducante ran the entire 200 miles of the Texas Independence Relays starting in ... more

Photo: Thomas B. Shea, For The Chronicle

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Bethany Kwok bundles up as she walks along Walker Street, Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, in Houston. Kwok said that is was the more the wind that was making the weather really cold.

Bethany Kwok bundles up as she walks along Walker Street, Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, in Houston. Kwok said that is was the more the wind that was making the weather really cold.

Photo: Cody Duty, .

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A few boaters splash each other as they paddle along during the Buffalo Bayou Regatta Saturday, March 16, 2013 in Houston. At least 500 boats are participating in the 15 mile race.

A few boaters splash each other as they paddle along during the Buffalo Bayou Regatta Saturday, March 16, 2013 in Houston. At least 500 boats are participating in the 15 mile race.

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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People paddle along during the Buffalo Bayou Regatta Saturday, March 16, 2013 in Houston. At least 500 boats are participating in the 15 mile race.

People paddle along during the Buffalo Bayou Regatta Saturday, March 16, 2013 in Houston. At least 500 boats are participating in the 15 mile race.

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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Hannah Kinder, 7, left, Whitney Bogardus, Anne Tulek and her daughter, Elysa, 13, right, brace against the cooler weather at a Little League game Sunday.

Hannah Kinder, 7, left, Whitney Bogardus, Anne Tulek and her daughter, Elysa, 13, right, brace against the cooler weather at a Little League game Sunday.

Photo: Melissa Phillip

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Volunteers at a water stop exchanged high-fives with walkers along Allen Parkway.

Volunteers at a water stop exchanged high-fives with walkers along Allen Parkway.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle

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Krista Thrasher holds a poster honoring her sister Rhonda Martin during the walk. Martin died from AIDS in 1997, and Thrasher has participated in the walk every year since to honor her memory. "She was such a trooper, she was always positive," Thrasher said. less

Krista Thrasher holds a poster honoring her sister Rhonda Martin during the walk. Martin died from AIDS in 1997, and Thrasher has participated in the walk every year since to honor her memory. "She was such a ... more

Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle

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A pair of dogs join walkers along Allen Parkway.

A pair of dogs join walkers along Allen Parkway.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle

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(Left to right) Lisa Overby, Carla Reid and Kassie Leincester check text messages before the running of The Woodlands Marathon, Saturday, March 2, 2013 in The Woodlands.(Photo: Eric Christian Smith: For the Houston Chronicle) less

(Left to right) Lisa Overby, Carla Reid and Kassie Leincester check text messages before the running of The Woodlands Marathon, Saturday, March 2, 2013 in The Woodlands.(Photo: Eric Christian Smith: For the ... more

Photo: Eric Christian Smith, For The Chronicle

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Participants in the revived My Fit Foods The Woodlands Marathon (last held in 1993), March 3, 2012 in The Woodlands, TX.

Participants in the revived My Fit Foods The Woodlands Marathon (last held in 1993), March 3, 2012 in The Woodlands, TX.

Photo: Eric Kayne

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Bill Kopitzke raises his kite towards the sky in hopes a gust of wind will launch into the air at Hermann Memorial Park on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Houston. Winds will decrease today, and sunny pleasant weather expected tomorrow. less

Bill Kopitzke raises his kite towards the sky in hopes a gust of wind will launch into the air at Hermann Memorial Park on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Houston. Winds will decrease today, and sunny pleasant ... more

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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Sasha Amelang, 10 of Houston and her brother Zachary Amelang, 7, holds onto their hats against the wind as they arrive for the rodeo grand entry during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at Reliant Stadium Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, in Houston. less

Sasha Amelang, 10 of Houston and her brother Zachary Amelang, 7, holds onto their hats against the wind as they arrive for the rodeo grand entry during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at Reliant Stadium ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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An early morning runner makes his way along Allen Parkway into Downtown on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, in Houston.

An early morning runner makes his way along Allen Parkway into Downtown on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, in Houston.

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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The scene outside the Houston Galleria on Sunday. (Brett Coomer/Chronicle)

The scene outside the Houston Galleria on Sunday. (Brett Coomer/Chronicle)

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Jose Diaz, Jr., plays in the wind with a large plastic bag at Queenston Park Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, in Houston.

Jose Diaz, Jr., plays in the wind with a large plastic bag at Queenston Park Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, in Houston.

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Surfers decide where they'll paddle into Gulf of Mexico to enjoy swells caused by the wind and current stormy weather on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Galveston.

Surfers decide where they'll paddle into Gulf of Mexico to enjoy swells caused by the wind and current stormy weather on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Galveston.

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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Surfer websites alert surfers about bigger than usual swells due to high winds and stormy weather on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Galveston.

Surfer websites alert surfers about bigger than usual swells due to high winds and stormy weather on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Galveston.

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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Surfers paddle back into Gulf of Mexico to enjoy the swells caused by the wind and current stormy weather on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Galveston.

Surfers paddle back into Gulf of Mexico to enjoy the swells caused by the wind and current stormy weather on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Galveston.

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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Alfides Arana, 58, of Galveston, is fishing in the West Bay as a light rain moves into the area on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Galveston.

Alfides Arana, 58, of Galveston, is fishing in the West Bay as a light rain moves into the area on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Galveston.

Charro, the 12 year-old Green Iguana, soaks in the sunshine for the first time in days at Herman Park on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in Houston. Charro lives in the Houston Museum of Natural Science Butterfly Exhibit. It needs to be at least 70 degrees in order for volunteers to take him out of exhibit to warm up the cold blooded iguana. less

Charro, the 12 year-old Green Iguana, soaks in the sunshine for the first time in days at Herman Park on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in Houston. Charro lives in the Houston Museum of Natural Science Butterfly ... more

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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Ada Topacio, left, and Jacob Hitchen take advantage of the spring-like temperature to throw the football around at Eleanor Tinsley Park Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in Houston.

Ada Topacio, left, and Jacob Hitchen take advantage of the spring-like temperature to throw the football around at Eleanor Tinsley Park Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in Houston.

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Lina Monroe takes advantage of the spring-like temperature to play on the swings with her granddaughter Landranice Sharp at Eleanor Tinsley Park Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in Houston.

Lina Monroe takes advantage of the spring-like temperature to play on the swings with her granddaughter Landranice Sharp at Eleanor Tinsley Park Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in Houston.

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Wade Pierre gestures as he makes his girlfriend, Sally Perez laugh during her lunch break at Stude Park Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in Houston. Perez said they came to the park because of the weather. "It's so beautiful," she said. less

Wade Pierre gestures as he makes his girlfriend, Sally Perez laugh during her lunch break at Stude Park Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in Houston. Perez said they came to the park because of the weather. "It's so ... more

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

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Matt Gentry's dog Luna, 3, jumps after a treed squirrel as fog encapsulates the morning Jan. 20, 2013 in Houston. Gentry said Luna is a vizsla, a Hungarian breed, who loves chasing squirrels.

Matt Gentry's dog Luna, 3, jumps after a treed squirrel as fog encapsulates the morning Jan. 20, 2013 in Houston. Gentry said Luna is a vizsla, a Hungarian breed, who loves chasing squirrels.

Photo: Eric Kayne, For The Chronicle

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A golfer drives into the fog at the Memorial Park Golf Course Jan. 20, 2013 in Houston.

A golfer drives into the fog at the Memorial Park Golf Course Jan. 20, 2013 in Houston.

Photo: Eric Kayne, For The Chronicle

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Rudy Villasana, left, takes advantage of the mild temperatures Wednesday to play music at Menil Park with his cousin Jessica Villasana Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. Temperatures in the Houston area topped the low 50s, with the forecast calling for low-to-mid 60s this weekend. less

Rudy Villasana, left, takes advantage of the mild temperatures Wednesday to play music at Menil Park with his cousin Jessica Villasana Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. Temperatures in the Houston area ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Mike Howard braves the cold weather to watch his son Chris' soccer game at Klein Memorial.

Mike Howard braves the cold weather to watch his son Chris' soccer game at Klein Memorial.

Volunteer, Ethan Haller of Kingwood, carries a box of organic kale into the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center for the weekly Rawfully Organic co-op pickup Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, in Houston.
There are about 7500 members in the food co-op and about 500 weekly participants. The fruit and vegetables that are provided are all organic and locally grown when possible.
For more information visit www.rawfullyorganic.com. less

Volunteer, Ethan Haller of Kingwood, carries a box of organic kale into the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center for the weekly Rawfully Organic co-op pickup Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, in Houston.
There are about ... more

Photo: Johnny Hanson, Houston Chronicle

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Roger Wood holds on to 'Teddy' who won the Mr. Congeniality award during the costume contest before the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade along the Seawall on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Galveston.

Roger Wood holds on to 'Teddy' who won the Mr. Congeniality award during the costume contest before the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade along the Seawall on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Galveston.

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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James Adams, left, and Diana Tyrrell stand around a fire built in a barbecue grill trying to stay warm at Peggy Park Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, in Houston. Temperatures hovered near 40 degrees on Tuesday, with an expected low of 35 during the night. less

James Adams, left, and Diana Tyrrell stand around a fire built in a barbecue grill trying to stay warm at Peggy Park Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, in Houston. Temperatures hovered near 40 degrees on Tuesday, with an ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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A school bus is seen reflected in standing water left from the rain, Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, in Houston.

A school bus is seen reflected in standing water left from the rain, Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, in Houston.

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

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School Crossing Guard Dorothy Dames is reflected in a puddle as she stands along Bayland Street near Houston Avenue, Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, in Houston. James said that the standing water usually stays about a week after the rain. less

School Crossing Guard Dorothy Dames is reflected in a puddle as she stands along Bayland Street near Houston Avenue, Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, in Houston. James said that the standing water usually stays about a ... more

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

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Danielle Harris, 3, looks up at her umbrella as she walks along Kingston Street, with her mom, Betty Harris, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, in Houston. "I can't believe it's been raining this much," Betty said.

Danielle Harris, 3, looks up at her umbrella as she walks along Kingston Street, with her mom, Betty Harris, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, in Houston. "I can't believe it's been raining this much," Betty said.

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

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A stop sign is seen as frost forms on a windshield, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, in Houston.

A stop sign is seen as frost forms on a windshield, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, in Houston.

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

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Houston Texans fans Brookelyn Mitchell, left, and Jen Schaefer walk outside Reliant Stadium on their way to the AFC Playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Houston. less

Houston Texans fans Brookelyn Mitchell, left, and Jen Schaefer walk outside Reliant Stadium on their way to the AFC Playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Tiffany Cobbin shields herself from the rain as she waits for the bus on N Main Street, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, in Houston. The forecast calls to be in the 40s throughout the day, have few showers on Friday and will stay in the 50s until Sunday. less

Tiffany Cobbin shields herself from the rain as she waits for the bus on N Main Street, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, in Houston. The forecast calls to be in the 40s throughout the day, have few showers on Friday ... more

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

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Roxanne Chavarria walks through downtown weathering the cold as the Houston area continues to experience low temperatures on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, in Houston.

Roxanne Chavarria walks through downtown weathering the cold as the Houston area continues to experience low temperatures on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, in Houston.

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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Flaco Ramirez, left, and James Adams, right, keep warm and cook breakfast at Peggy Park, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, in Houston. The weather will be in the 40s throughout the day and will stay in the 50s until Sunday. less

Flaco Ramirez, left, and James Adams, right, keep warm and cook breakfast at Peggy Park, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, in Houston. The weather will be in the 40s throughout the day and will stay in the 50s until ... more

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

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Sophia Oncken, 3, plays in a puddle on San Jacinto Street, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Houston. Oncken said that she likes her rain boots after getting them for Christmas.

Sophia Oncken, 3, plays in a puddle on San Jacinto Street, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Houston. Oncken said that she likes her rain boots after getting them for Christmas.

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

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Sofia Kennedy, 4, rides her balance bike under the watchful eye of her father Galvin Kennedy in a parking lot in the Garden Oaks neighborhood Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Houston.
"It's promising," Galvin Kennedy said. "She's four-and-a-half and we've tried this bike in the past and she didn't have any interest in riding it." less

Sofia Kennedy, 4, rides her balance bike under the watchful eye of her father Galvin Kennedy in a parking lot in the Garden Oaks neighborhood Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Houston.
"It's promising," Galvin ... more

Photo: Johnny Hanson, Houston Chronicle

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Edwin Escobedo, 15, puts up a lay-up while playing basketball at Herman Brown Park in northeast Houston on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. Escobedo complained that the ball hurt his hands because of the cold weather. Were Escobedo to venture to the courts on Monday, he might find the ball a bit slippery - rainstorms are likely for much of the morning in the Houston area. less

Edwin Escobedo, 15, puts up a lay-up while playing basketball at Herman Brown Park in northeast Houston on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. Escobedo complained that the ball hurt his hands because of the cold weather. ... more

Photo: Johnny Hanson, Staff

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Jae Tolentino, 7, races his little sister Isale Tolentino, 5, down the hill at Discovery Green on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, in Houston. Dispite cold weather, the Tolentino children asked for a trip to the park and ice skating. less

Jae Tolentino, 7, races his little sister Isale Tolentino, 5, down the hill at Discovery Green on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, in Houston. Dispite cold weather, the Tolentino children asked for a trip to the park ... more

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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Ana Rodriguez carries son Yan Luna, 3, as they weather the cold to eat at a nearby restaurant in west Houston on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, in Houston.

Ana Rodriguez carries son Yan Luna, 3, as they weather the cold to eat at a nearby restaurant in west Houston on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, in Houston.

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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Sonia Vargas tries to keep warm as she waited for the light rail on Fannin near Pressler Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, in Houston.

Sonia Vargas tries to keep warm as she waited for the light rail on Fannin near Pressler Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, in Houston.

Photo: Johnny Hanson, Houston Chronicle

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Ken Luna, 8, weathers the cold with his mother as they walk to a nearby restaurant in west Houston on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, in Houston.

Ken Luna, 8, weathers the cold with his mother as they walk to a nearby restaurant in west Houston on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, in Houston.

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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Dion Bandenbosch and his horse 'Fire in the Wind' both wear Santa hats as they take a Christmas Day ride along FM 1486 on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012, near Montgomery, Texas.

Dion Bandenbosch and his horse 'Fire in the Wind' both wear Santa hats as they take a Christmas Day ride along FM 1486 on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012, near Montgomery, Texas.

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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CenterPoint Energy employees work to restore power to areas off of Westpark Tollway and FM 1464 on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012, in Houston. Strong winds and rain downed trees that were weakened by last year's drought knocking out power to tens of thousands of customers in the Houston area on. At the height of the Christmas day storm, some 69,000 homes were without power in the Houston region. By early evening CenterPoint was reporting 52,000 customers were without power. less

CenterPoint Energy employees work to restore power to areas off of Westpark Tollway and FM 1464 on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012, in Houston. Strong winds and rain downed trees that were weakened by last year's ... more

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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Evelyn Anness is reflected in puddles left by a passing storm as walks with her arms full of items and free clothing at the Extended Aftercare Alumni holiday event in downtown Houston on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012. Volunteers distributed a holiday meal, clothes, and hygiene gift packages on Christmas morning in a holiday tradition started to give people new to recovery from drug and alcohol addiction an opportunity to be of service. less

Evelyn Anness is reflected in puddles left by a passing storm as walks with her arms full of items and free clothing at the Extended Aftercare Alumni holiday event in downtown Houston on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012. ... more

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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Four-year-old Lauren Steemer and her five-year-old sister Lacie Steemer look over the Christmas tree their family picked out to purchase at Houston Garden Center at 11833 Southwest Freeway Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Houston. less

Four-year-old Lauren Steemer and her five-year-old sister Lacie Steemer look over the Christmas tree their family picked out to purchase at Houston Garden Center at 11833 Southwest Freeway Sunday, Dec. 23, ... more

Chicago Pizza and Italian Beef cashier Frank Perez prepares the outdoor seating on Airline Drive, Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, in Houston. Perez said that last week when the weather was cold, people don't sit outside. "When the weather is nicer, we have more walk-in customers and people that sit outside," Perez said. "When the weather is more cold, we get more deliveries."

Chicago Pizza and Italian Beef cashier Frank Perez prepares the outdoor seating on Airline Drive, Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, in Houston. Perez said that last week when the weather was cold, people don't sit

Clouds fill the morning sky as a runners makes his way down a running trail near the Bill Coats bridge Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, in Houston.

Clouds fill the morning sky as a runners makes his way down a running trail near the Bill Coats bridge Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, in Houston.

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

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On a chilly afternoon, Alvaro Olvera sings with Mariachi Imperial de America while the faithful enjoy a free lunch after Mass at Holy Cross Chapel in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, in Houston. less

On a chilly afternoon, Alvaro Olvera sings with Mariachi Imperial de America while the faithful enjoy a free lunch after Mass at Holy Cross Chapel in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, ... more

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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Gracie Orr's hair blows in her face as she walks along Walker Street, Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, in Houston. "It's even worse down here because of the buildings," she said of the wind.

Gracie Orr's hair blows in her face as she walks along Walker Street, Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, in Houston. "It's even worse down here because of the buildings," she said of the wind.

Photo: Cody Duty, .

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Nicole Glenn with S-n-G Horseback Riding leads Angela Smith and Gerard Daniels of Houston on a beach horseback ride along Jamaica Beach Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, in Galveston.
Daniels took his girlfriend Smith on the horseback ride for her birthday.
"I've never done this before," Daniels said. "It's relaxing." less

Six-year-old Seth Villegas 2nd from left catches a christmas tree as his four-year-old brother Tomas Villegas right, and his father Fidel Villegas looks down at the Old Time Christmas Tree Farm Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Spring. less

Six-year-old Seth Villegas 2nd from left catches a christmas tree as his four-year-old brother Tomas Villegas right, and his father Fidel Villegas looks down at the Old Time Christmas Tree Farm Sunday, Dec. 9, ... more

Photo: James Nielsen, .

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Dulles high school student Ari Gee, 14, shows some color as volunteer high school students help clean up following a Graffiti Run, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012 in Houston at the University of Houston. The Graffiti Run is a 5K that involves running past stations and being covered in colored powder. According to their website, Graffiti Run donates a portion of proceeds to local charities that specialize in city cleanup and beautification projects. less

Dulles high school student Ari Gee, 14, shows some color as volunteer high school students help clean up following a Graffiti Run, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012 in Houston at the University of Houston. The Graffiti Run ... more

Photo: Eric Kayne

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A turkey float moves along the parade route during the 63rd Annual Houston Holiday Parade in downtown Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Houston.

A turkey float moves along the parade route during the 63rd Annual Houston Holiday Parade in downtown Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Houston.

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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Anthony Kelly wears a scarf around his during a cold and breezy Monday morning, Nov. 12, 2012, in Houston. Kelly said he wore the scarf to keep his ears warm.

Anthony Kelly wears a scarf around his during a cold and breezy Monday morning, Nov. 12, 2012, in Houston. Kelly said he wore the scarf to keep his ears warm.

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

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Kiba Yamagoto (left) and Tirsten Wilson practice with their sleeping samurai swords in Hermann Park on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Houston. Sleeping Samurai is a type of Kendo fighting style that each opponent uses a foam sword to do battle with one another. Around 20 participants practice in Hermann Park each weekend. less

Kiba Yamagoto (left) and Tirsten Wilson practice with their sleeping samurai swords in Hermann Park on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Houston. Sleeping Samurai is a type of Kendo fighting style that each opponent ... more

Photo: J. Patric Schneider, For The Chronicle

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Pink Phurree, a breast cancer survivor dragon boat team, paddles down the lake during the first round of races of the 8th annual Gulf Coast International Dragon Boat Regatta at Brooks Lake on a sunny Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, in Sugar Land. less

Pink Phurree, a breast cancer survivor dragon boat team, paddles down the lake during the first round of races of the 8th annual Gulf Coast International Dragon Boat Regatta at Brooks Lake on a sunny Saturday, ... more

Patchy fog and unseasonably warm conditions are likely for the next few days in the Houston region.

Temperatures are expected to be several degrees above normal with highs climbing into the mid-70s later in the week, according to the National Weather Service. Normally, temperatures range between about 43 and 63 this time of year.

Forecasters said pockets of patchy, dense fog could be possible for the next few mornings, especially along the coast. Visibility, they added, could drop to about a quarter of a mile in some coastal areas and rural communities.

On Tuesday, fog is possible until about 8 a.m. Spots south and southwest of the metropolitan area may be particularly hard hit, said Patrick Blood, a meteorologist with the weather service. Areas near Huntsville and Conroe could also see dense fog, Blood added.

The high temperature will be about 69. Once the fog clears, skies will probably be mostly sunny. The overnight low will be near 49.

Possibly dense and patchy fog may return Wednesday morning, Blood said. The high will be about 72 under mostly sunny skies. The low will be near 57.

The mercury continues to climb Thursday, when the high will be about 75. The low will be about 55.

Blood said a weak cold front may arrive sometime Friday, sparking a slim chance of rain. The high will be about 71 under mostly cloudy skies. A 20 percent chance of rain is possible. The low will be near 48.

Temperatures may drop slightly on the weekend. The highs Saturday and Sunday will probably be in the mid to upper 60s. The lows will likely be in the upper 40s to mid 50s. A 20 percent chance of rain is possible Saturday night and Sunday.